industrial tribunal

British

noun

(in Northern Ireland and formerly elsewhere in the UK) a tribunal that rules on disputes between employers and employees regarding unfair dismissal, redundancy, etc

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In a statement, the Belfast Trust said it was "regrettable" that issues with staff ended up as High Court or industrial tribunal cases and it was "deeply disappointing" to read the concerns of former employees.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

He also complained of bullying- he later settled an industrial tribunal case with Sport NI.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

Natasha McNicholl, 31, won her case at an industrial tribunal in 2019, but an anonymisation order had prevented her or the employer being named, until now.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2021

Speaking to Radio Ulster earlier, Mr Murphy said he "absolutely refutes" the findings of the industrial tribunal which criticised him.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2012

Shortly after, Thailand made the app an “illegal service” and ordered the company to stop operations, while the Netherlands banned the company on Monday following an industrial tribunal.

From Newsweek

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